Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

CO2: MEPs want ETS exception for intercontinental flights and progress in ICAO

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A proposal temporarily to suspend the EU CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for intercontinental flights, so as to enable International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to agree worldwide measures, was backed by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. MEPs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Demand for nearly 10,000 new aircraft, including over 3,800 widebodies Blagnac,  28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Mergers: Commission prohibits Ryanair’s proposed takeover of Aer Lingus – frequently asked questions

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission prohibits Ryanair’s proposed takeover of Aer Lingus – frequently asked questions See also IP/13/167 1. What is the Commission’s approach with respect to consolidation in the European air transport sector? Is the decision in this case in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Icelandair Group sells all its shares in Travel Service

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Icelandair Group has sold all its shares in the Czech airline Travel Service. The stake is acquired by other shareholders in Travel Service. The sale has no effect on the profit/loss statement of Icelandair Group. For further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Iceland, Travel

Icelandair Group Annual General Meeting 13 March 2013 at 04:30

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013 Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 4.30 pm Reykjavik, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Agenda The Board of Director’s report on the Company’s operations in the past year shall be presented Confirmation of annual accounts and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Iceland, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Icelandair Group and Boeing finalize orders for 737 MAX

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

Agreement includes sixteen firm orders and eight purchase rights 25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 6th of December last year Icelandair Group and Boeing signed a commitment for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreements have now been finalized.  Icelandair Group has made … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Iceland, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Malaysia Airlines orders up to 36 ATR 72-600s

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

The aircraft will be operated by the regional subsidiaries Firefly and MASwings Toulouse,  25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ATR and the flag carrier Malaysia Airlines today signed a purchase agreement for 20 firm ATR 72-600s, plus options for 16 additional aircraft. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Dassault Falcon Focuses on Growing Indian Market

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Company Strengthens Position in Emerging Markets Worldwide Saint-Cloud, France, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Falcon is investing heavily in India to better serve its expanding customer base in the Indian Subcontinent and prepare for future growth. These investments will be highlighted, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology

Jetstar Japan takes delivery of its first A320 with Sharklet

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Carrier becomes the first operator of the new fuel saving devices in Japan Blagnac,  22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jetstar Japan, one of Japan’s low-cost carriers (LCC), has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Travel

Dassault Falcon to Provide On-Site Support at Global Events in 2013

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

World Economic Forum, Super Bowl Among Events with Added Support Saint-Cloud, France, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Falcon will once again support operators attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with a dedicated technical team positioned at nearby Zurich … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Marketing, Technology

Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding: Airports Continue to Be Job Generators for Central Germany

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Jobs growth once again at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports – More than 8,000 people work at the Central German airport sites 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Leipzig/Halle und Dresden, the two airport sites belonging to the Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding, were once again able … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Connecticut Senator visits Airbus

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Blagnac,  21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Richard Blumenthal, the United States Senator for the state of Connecticut, led a delegation of home-state aerospace manufacturers in a visit to Airbus, in Toulouse, France. Airbus is the largest export customer of the U.S. aerospace … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Politics

Airbus activates “Plan B” for the A350 XWB batteries

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Reverts back to nickel cadmium technology Blagnac, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus is confident that the lithium ion (Li-ion) main battery architecture it has been developing with Saft and qualifying for the A350 XWB aircraft is robust and safe. The A350 XWB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Industrial, Technology

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into state measures in favour of Estonian Air

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Brussels, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a number of public support measures granted by Estonia in favour of its flag carrier airline Estonian Air. At this stage, the Commission has doubts whether these measures … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Society, Travel

Airbus supports new noise standard

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Industry to further reduce aircraft noise by seven decibels Blagnac,  20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has adopted a new noise stringency level for commercial airplanes. The milestone achieved at the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Technology

Eurocopter grows in Mexico with the inauguration of a production center for high-technology aircraft components

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Eurocopter expanded its global industrial footprint and enhanced the company’s presence in Mexico with today’s inauguration of a new manufacturing center of excellence at Querétaro, which is to produce high-technology aircraft structural metallic components. The event was attended by Mexican … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France

Eurocopter and AVIATORS lead the way in emergency medical services in India with a major contract for the EC135

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Marking a key milestone in India’s development of modern heliborne resources to support lifesaving missions, AVIATORS Pvt Ltd signed today, in the presence of French President François Hollande, a firm order for an initial batch of seven Eurocopter EC135 aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics

Avianca takes delivery of Sharklet equipped A320

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

First to benefit from fuel savings in Latin America Blagnac,  19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Avianca, the Colombia-based airline, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 becoming the first Latin American carrier to take benefit of the new fuel-saving wing-tip … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Airbus corporate jet is exhibited in Australia for first time

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Highlights widest and tallest cabin of any business jet Blagnac,  18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An Airbus corporate jet is being exhibited in Australia for the first time, giving potential customers the opportunity to experience the widest and tallest cabin of any … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Marketing, Technology

CASSIDIAN DELIVERS A NEW EUROFIGHTER FLIGHT SIMULATOR TO THE SPANISH AIR FORCE

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

This flight simulator is part of the ASTA (Aircrew Synthetic Training Aid) advanced training system The simulator will be used by the aircrew of the 14th Wing of the Albacete Air Base 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has delivered a new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology